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Muriel Aylen of Sidney stands by one of her many bouquets in celebration of her hundredth birthday this past Monday.

Muriel Aylen feels ‘lucky’ at 100Carlie ConnollyNews staff

Sitting in her Sidney home with her Jack Russell terrier on her chair, her son Peter nearby, Muriel Aylen is in her one-hundredth year.

Amidst a sea of flowers, cards and phone calls, the PNR caught up with Aylen for a look back at her life.

She turned 100 years old on Jan. 11 2016, and since then has had phone calls pouring

in wishing her a happy birthday.“People are so kind,” she said.Aylen was the youngest of six children, and

when asked how it feels to have turned 100, she said she felt the same as she did at 90.

Looking back at her life, she repeated the word ‘lucky’ several times.

“I’ve been extraordinarily lucky.” A well-to-do family, attending what she said

was arguably one of the best girls’ schools in England and attending her sister’s parties where she said she was introduced into soci-

ety through her entertainment, are just some of the things Aylen mentioned as part of her luck.

Her son Peter (named after her late hus-band) lives with his mother to help her out.

“I’m glad to keep supporting her as much as I can,” he told the PNR.

She began the interview by discussing her time at a girls’ boarding school in England, and a disciplined one at that.

Please see: Music, dogs had always played, page 4

Steven HeywoodNews staff

Plans for a new commercial site in Sidney are a step closer to tak-ing off this week, after the prov-ince’s Agricultural Land Commis-sion agreed to free up a portion of land for development.

On Monday, the Victoria Air-port Authority (VAA) received notification from the ALC that a strip of land at Beacon Avenue West and the Pat Bay Highway would be removed from the Agri-cultural Land Reserve. The land was technically under federal responsibility and did not fall under ALC jurisdiction. However, the VAA committed to following a process similar to other develop-ment applications.

James Bogusz, VAA’s Vice-Pres-ident of Operations and Develop-ment, says the ALC stated the land’s proximity to nearby resi-dential, industrial and commer-cial properties — as well as the runway to the west of the site — were drivers behind their deci-sion.

The site is being considered for a commercial development, ten-tatively called the Sidney Gate-way.

land is cleared by alCVictoria Airport’s commercial land plan moving to the next steps

Please see: Gateway plans to go public,

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South Vancouver Island Economic Develop-ment Association (SVIEDA) — including Sid-ney, Central Saanich and North Saanich — are seeking to appoint its first industry-led volunteer Board of Directors.

The members include south Vancouver Island municipalities and potentially First Nations, private and not for profit sector organizations and post secondary institu-tions. The organization will be focused on job creation that reflects local values and sustain families and households.

The primary objective of the new Associa-tion is to diversify and strengthen south Van-couver Island’s economy by retaining and expanding existing businesses, attracting investment and fostering trade.

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Sometimes a walk is all you need to clear your head, get out of the office or simply enjoy the beautiful place we live in. Nancy Swan was out and about on her regular daily stroll. She said she walks four times up and down the Sidney Waterfront Walkway. Here, she took a break to look out at the beauty around her.

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“It provided an excel-lent education in every way,” she said.

At age eight, Aylen

attended one of the first boarding schools in England for girls, a prep school called Roedean School. She was there until she was

17-and-a-half and was later sent to a finishing school in Paris.

Aylen later went to Berlin and studied Ger-man with a friend’s fam-

ily, who she said was anti-Nazi, as that was at the time Adolph Hitler was in power.

She later came to Toronto to visit her sister Dora Eayrs and her husband Hugh, who was the president of publishing house, Macmillan Publishing Canada, which helped Aylen meet fellow writ-ers.

One of the things Aylen remembers was her husband, Peter who died in 1990 at just under 80 years of age. She recalled the many places they traveled to during his career. She had met him when he was the station manager at the CBC in Toronto and the two wed in 1938. They later left for Vancouver and spent their honey-moon acquiring their first dog, searching for the perfect one. And the perfect one they got, a golden labrador retriever, which Aylen said lived 12 years.

“Dogs are very important in my life,”

she told the PNR.She laughed, remem-

bering the time they stayed in a little place that didn’t allow dogs and snuck the little pup in anyway who slept between the honey-mooning couple. The two later rented a small cottage after they were married.

“It (the cottage) was completely surrounded by millionaires,” she said with a laugh.

Aylen’s husband was later invited to the states to do an infor-mation service for the United Nations and the two lived in a few places including King’s

Point, Long Island and later, New York City.

They later moved to Jamaica for him to start a radio station — then Ethiopia — followed by Thailand, following her husband’s work with the U.N.

They then came to Sidney to settle for retirement.

So what’s her secret for making it this far?

She attributed her longevity to her 10 school years where she stayed very physically active in gym, dancing and lacrosse.

She said she played ladies lacrosse, playing right defence and was later the goalkeeper, much to her moth-er’s dismay, who was scared her daughter would get hit in the face with a ball.

Aylen was also in the choir and had piano lessons.

“Music was my love.”For her later educa-

tion, Aylen attended university in Toronto and studied languages and history. While in

New York, she attended a college for secretary work, learning type-writing and shorthand. She then got a job as a secretary for MacDow-ell Association.

“They said that I was the best secretary they’d ever had,” she said.

When asked about what this 100 year old woman would tell her 20 year-old-self, she took a few minutes to think.

“Be clear about your own wishes and desires and don’t let them exceed possibilities. Go after what you believe is worthwhile.”

She finished off the interview by saying again how lucky she has been and talked of what her nephew said.

“I was telling my cler-gyman great nephew that I felt guilty at not having done any good works, and his answer was ... it was most important to be loving.”

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Music, dogs had always played big role in her life“Be clear

about your own wishes and desires and don’t let them exceed possibilities. Go after what you believe is worthwhile.”

– Muriel Aylen


A community vision for the 80 acres of agricultural land given to the District of North Saanich is nearly ready for public review.

In August, a regional agri-cultural events and advocacy group, CR-FAIR, teamed up with University of Victoria students to conduct a Vision Sandown process. They were hired by the municipality to consult with the public and people within the agricultural and naturalist com-munities to come up with ideas for the site.

Sandown is a former horse racing track in North Saanich that has been idle for years. The property owner agreed to

hand over the lion’s share of the property — and clean it up — in exchange for retaining 12 acres for a proposed commer-cial development site, known as Sandown Commons.

CR-FAIR Executive Director Linda Geggie told North Saanich council on Jan. 11 that the first draft of their consultative work throughout the summer is being reviewed by stakeholders in agriculture and others. She said they plan on taking the revised draft back to the public in Feb-ruary for a follow up meeting on the 16th.

“This community cares a lot about Sandown,” she said, “ and they want to have a say in what’s happening.”

Coun. Geoff Orr asked Geggie

how many people were reached through Vision Sandown. She replied there were 500-plus peo-ple who either responded to sur-veys, took part in field trips to the site, or who were otherwise consulted by the group.

Geggie added their report on the public consultation process will pull together what the site might look like, under a variety of suggestions for its future use.

Ideas such as farming, trails and green space have all been discussed at one time or another. The District has stated it would be used as agricultural land and not for residential or commer-cial development of any kind.

Mayor Alice Finall noted she was impressed with the breadth of the consultation.

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North Saanich became the 12th Greater Victoria munic-ipality to add its name to a new regional eco-nomic development ini-tiative.

On Monday, Jan. 11, council voted to join the South Vancouver Island Economic Devel-opment Association (SVIEDA). North Saan-ich and Highlands were the last two holdouts, as 11 of the 13 munici-palities had already signed on before the new year.

North Saanich coun-cil was unsure of the value of joining and had municipal staff look into three aspects: the need, the value and the business case for such an entity in the region.

Mayor Alice Finall said Monday during debate among council-lors that recent media reports had Victoria leading the province in creating jobs. She won-dered why, then, was a new economic develop-ment office needed.

Finall noted she’s concerned that eco-nomic growth in this region typically means population growth — and its subsequent pressure on the Dis-trict’s agricultural land.

Other councillors expressed concern that

North Saanich was one of only two holdouts to the initiative.

“The other 11 munic-ipalities can’t all be wrong,” said Coun. Murray Weisenberger.

Coun. Heather Garts-hore added she sup-ported joining the ini-tiative to show North Saanich is a good regional partner.

‘Yes, it is a gamble,” she said, “but I want us to have a voice at the table, to help form it.”

Coun. Geoff Orr noted that joining the SVIEDA was a ‘tricky’ decision for him.

“I don’t think North

Saanich wants more businesses or more people,” he said. “I look at this as a risk.”

Orr added there is a minimum three-year commitment in the council’s decision to join, which could allow the District to back out after that time if they deem the experiment a failure.

“The worst case,” he said, “we are only out an estimated $28,000 over the next two or three years.”

Joining the SVIEDA means the District will pay $3,770 in start up funding this year.

There’s an additional fee of $7,701 for year one funding in 2016-2017 and an annual fee of $17,351 in years two to five (up to 2021). The fees are proportional to each municipality’s population.

Coun. Jack McClintock added he felt the region needed a combined voice on eco-nomic development, saying if North Saanich didn’t join in, the Dis-trict would be missing out on an opportunity.

Sidney and Central Saanich were among the first to sign on in late 2015.


Saanich North and the Islands MLA Gary Holman is praising B.C. Seniors Advocate Iso-bel Mackenzie for her plans to look into the mandatory testing of drivers once they reach age 80.

In a letter to Holman dated Dec. 7, 2015, Mackenzie writes that she will review the issue of the tests and the fees charged, dur-ing her office’s look into seniors’ transportation issues this year.

“I am leaning toward exploring a system where lower income seniors ... would have the exam paid for and

that physicians would agree to a standard charge for this group,” she wrote.

Holman said this is great news, as his office has fielded many calls from seniors who are not only upset at the mandatory tests — but also to the inconsistent fees being charged for them.

Once drivers in B.C. reach the age of 80, they are required by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles to undergo a Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER). The fees for these tests are determined by a fam-ily doctor and the test is required at two year intervals once a driver

reaches the age of 80.“Because the exam

fees aren’t covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP), it’s been left up to doctors to set their own fees,” Hol-man said, adding he’s

heard reports of some doctors charging as much as $400.

“What I hear from many seniors in my rid-ing is that they don’t disagree with the prem-ise of requiring testing”

Holman said. “What they fundamentally dis-agree with is the pro-hibitive cost of these

tests, which for some of them means they will have to stop driv-ing entirely.”

Holman said he has been pushing for phy-sicians or their regula-tory bodies to create a consistent fee for seniors drivers, so they know what to expect to pay for their required medical exam in order to maintain their driv-er’s license.

Holman said it’s his understanding that Mackenzie will include this issue and some re c o m m e n d a t i o n s within her larger trans-portation study.

He added he hopes that will include having fees waived for seniors who fall into the low income category.

In early 2015, Sidney resident John McCloud raised the issue and told the Peninsula News Review about his expe-rience renewing his licence when he turned 80.

While resigned to the fact that the medical exams would be man-datory, he complained that the fees were not consistent and no hard and fast rules for what doctors can charge for the service were ever set.

MSP does not cover the testing.

Holman added there’s no specific time-line for Mackenzie’s transportation report this year.

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File photo by Steven Heywood/News staff

Sidney’s John McCloud raised the issue of seniors’ driver’s licence testing and inconsistent fees with MLA Gary Holman in early 2015.

B.C. Seniors Advocate will look at the mandatory driver tests and their fees in 2016

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A gateway re-opensI

t’s starting to look extremely unlikely that the Town of Sidney will say ‘no’ to the proposed Gateway commercial development at the corner of Beacon Avenue West and the Pat Bay Highway.

That is not to say that the project is without merit or should not proceed based on its potential value to the area in jobs and as an economic driver.

The perception is out there, good or bad, that the municipality has swung its doors open wide from the first day the commercial site was floated by the Victoria Airport Authority back in 2014.

It might be more accurate to say that the Town was open to the idea of seeing the area go retail quite a few years before then. The Town’s OCP mentions the site as a potential commercial zone and the area itself is surrounded by industrial and business spaces — as well as the nearby airport runway. It’s not really the best place to put housing, yet the area is zoned for just that.

It’s a safe bet that because of municipal priorities set out in the OCP, changing the zoning will not be an obstacle.

In 2014, the Town signed a memorandum of understanding with the Airport Authority, noting that it sees merit in exploring the proposal. Past and present administrations have been bullish on the concept. Late last year, Sidney even completed a land swap with the VAA — trading a small parcel of land they owned within the Gateway site, for airport land between the public works yard and the Mary Winspear Centre. It’s an easy jump in logic to think this deal will help clear the way for projects for both the Town and the VAA.

Both the memorandum and land swap were done out of the public eye, protected as it were, by legislation that allows a municipality to discuss deals on land, legal and labour issues away from the public. It’s no wonder, then, that some people might be thinking that it’s a done deal.

The Sidney Gateway is, however, far from being a done deal. As the community has seen as recently as 2014’s proposal to redevelop the waterfront to the north of the Sidney Pier Hotel, the Town can be reeled back from the brink of decisions by an involved public.

Should this Gateway proposal face the same scrutiny? Yes. But that does not mean the same thing as approval or rejection.

All that means is citizens need to be engaged in the future of their Town. And if the people say ‘no’ in the end, all bets are off.

While voters are confused about how the different electoral systems work,

they have made it abundantly clear they want all parties fairly repre-sented in our parliaments.

Proportional Representation (PR) is the only electoral system that addresses this issue and that is why it is used in virtually all democratic societies in the so-called free world.

Another very important reason to use a proportional system is that it encourages the development of more parties, opening the doors for more people to get involved with the political process.

To make sure the majority of the MPs are elected in the geographic regions where they live, larger elec-toral districts will be created to include several federal ridings.

The process of nominating can-didates does not change, but there are many ways of ranking the candi-dates on the so-called Party List, the list of candidates representing the different parties in an election.

Using a proportional ballot, vot-

ers mark the ballot to indicate the party of choice to establish how many seats it will get in the Legisla-ture, while on the same ballot they vote for and rank the candidates.

That makes it about as simple, honest, and fair as it can possibly get.

It is in a way a win-win ballot,

because you can vote for your favourite party and candidate with-out penalty. It is also the only ballot-ing system where every single vote is used to elect a candidate.

The big bonus is that this system of balloting consistently produces governments that are politically sta-ble, efficient and productive.

Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) and Trudeau’s preferential, ‘instant run-off’ models are both monumental disasters.

A preferential ballot will under-mine the party structure, because millions of the voters will be obliged to choose between party — or can-didate. It will also produce results that are similar to using our current electoral system: Minority govern-ments that miraculously get most of the seats.

STV for B.C. was a preferential ballot, not a proportional ballot.

That is why the referendum failed — twice. The people wanted Pro-portional Representation.

Andy ThomsenPeachland, B.C.

People want proportional representation

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A huge, seasonal bouquet to those Westjet young people in blue Santa hats who brought hot chocolate and treats from Tim Hortons to share with the seniors playing table tennis at the SHOAL Centre before Christmas. Some played, others sang carols and their smiles and hugs made our morning sparkle.

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Each year-end, the Globe & Mail can-vasses economic

forecasters for their predictions of market performance for the coming year. Rarely do they win a prize for accuracy, either indi-vidually or collectively; 2015 proved no excep-tion.

A year ago, fore-casters predicted oil’s return to a range of $65 to $70 a barrel; it ended 2015 at roughly half that value. GDP was to average 2.4 to 2.5%; at year-end, it will likely have settled near 1.25%. Interest rates were to have risen by at least 0.5%; they actu-ally declined by that amount. The TSX Com-posite Index was pre-dicted to increase by a range of 6.8% to 11%; it finished the year down 11.1%.

We can empathize with the forecasters, rationalizing that these significant misses stemmed largely from one factor — oil prices. Had oil in fact reached $65, the other key per-formance indicators would likely have deliv-ered closer to forecast.

The lesson in this is that a major, or series of smaller, unpredictable world events will inevi-tably occur to throw off even the most-meticu-lously-founded predic-tions.

If we absorb the fact that even our nation’s “experts” almost always fail to make accurate annual pre-dictions, how realistic are we, as investors, in thinking that our per-sonal investment strat-egies can outperform what the market will actually deliver?

Yet, many of us con-tinue to try.

Not only individual investors, but also fund managers persist in selecting individ-ual stocks, bonds and mutual funds in the belief that their choices will outperform market indexes. Rarely does success follow — for

the same rea-son that even the more “knowledge-able” fore-casters fail.

No one can consis-tently pre-dict broader market per-f o r m a n c e , let alone ind iv idua l e l e m e n t s such as that of spe-cific stocks or bonds. Sad to say, the investor rarely even realizes the degree by which his/her investment perfor-mance misses index averages.

We tend to delude ourselves — if our port-folio value increases in any year, we congratu-late ourselves on the wisdom of our invest-ment strategy. Rarely do we stop to carefully compare the various elements of our port-folio’s performance to that of compara-ble market indexes. If, on the other hand, our portfolio value declines, we rationalize that it was beyond our control; we were caught in a general market decline. We fail to com-pare the degree of our portfolio’s decline to that of relevant market indexes, to determine whether we did better or worse. We should.

It bears repeating — we have compelling proof of market under-performance; particu-larly so with mutual funds, even though overseen by extremely smart managers. Due primarily to the Cana-dian average 2.35% Management Expense ratio (MER), only a minority of mutual funds outperform their comparable market indexes in any year — as repeatedly con-firmed by the annual, independent SPIVA report.

If, in a given year for example, the compara-ble market index were to rise by a respect-able 4.7%, the average

mutual fund would have to beat that performance by 50% before the investor would break even with the index perfor-mance. It hap-pens; in any given year 20 to 30% of mutual funds may in fact

beat their comparable index, either through skill or luck — probably a combination of both. The majority however, fail to do so. Because the MER fee is charged regardless of results, it is the investor who pays the price of under-performance.

The remedy does not vary. It is naïve to think that our own, or a fund manager’s, investment strategies will consis-tently outperform an unpredictable market.

So why try? The alternative?We can opt to simply

track a market index or sub-index, at very low cost, mirroring its performance almost exactly — whether up or down in a given year. We can then sit back, taking comfort in the proven fact that if we stay invested over the long term, particularly in dividend-paying sec-tors, our portfolio val-ues are very likely to grow in value.

What about 2016? Do we dare make reli-

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Rarely does a broad market index in North America deliver two sequential years of negative performance. And, the steeper the decline in a market or market sector (oil?) the more quickly, and aggressively, it tends to recover, often because it has been oversold on the downslide.

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we see dramatic proof of this tendency. In a nine-month period in 2008/09 for example, we saw the TSX decline by some 40%, only to bounce back by almost 50% in the following year.

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SIDNEY — The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting its seventh annual Tour of Industry on Friday, Jan. 22.

The Chamber is pleased to have Omicron Director, Peter Laughlin as the keynote speaker during the lunch break (12 to 1:30 p.m.) at Haro’s, Sid-ney Pier Hotel.

The annual event provides attend-ees an unprecedented look at the

operations of participating busi-nesses and gives the businesses an opportunity to share their successes and challenges.

Participating organizations on the 2016 tour include: Seastar Chemicals, Revolution 3D Printers, EMCS Indus-tries and more.

To reserve a seat, contact the Chamber at [email protected] or 250-656-3616. — Submitted

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A message from CUPE 401, your Vancouver Island Regional Library workers.

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The VAA has hired development company Omicron to plan the site and seek out tenants. Those could include a grocery store, medical offices and a financial institution. While Omi-cron has been seeking out potential tenants, none can be announced until they are formally signed once the project gets through a variety of local and provincial regulatory steps. Those include municipal zon-ing and official commu-nity plan amendments and approval of the roadway plans by the Ministry of Transporta-tion and Highways.

The VAA has already held consultations with the ministry over planned road realign-ments and has made adjustments to the site transportation plan.

Bogusz said the ALC decision this week means Omicron and the VAA can submit their updated proposal formally to the Town of Sidney to start the reg-ulatory processes and what he anticipates will

be a great deal of public consultation.

“In the next few days, up to a week, we will meet with Town staff to map out a schedule,” he said. “In the near term, it will take a cou-ple months before we can book places to hold open houses.”

The VAA held an open house on the project in 2014, shortly after they and the Town a n n o u n c e d that they had entered into a memoran-dum of under-standing that would see both parties agree to talk about the develop-ment plan. Sidney itself owned a .16 acre strip of land, a road right-of-way, at the site. This month, the municipal-ity agreed to swap that land for a VAA-owned parcel north of the Town’s public works yard.

The site under con-sideration is currently zoned residential, yet the Town’s own offi-cial community plan

outlines commercial potential for the site. The VAA will take their plans to the municipal-ity for a zoning change and OCP amendments.

Bogusz said dates for open houses have not yet been deter-mined. He did say, how-

ever, that he expects the process to move “appropri-ately” at the munic ipa l level.

P re l i m i -nary plans for the site show a re-alignment of

Stirling Way, making it connect to Beacon Ave-nue West via a round-about at Galaran Road. That would mean a por-tion of VAA’s Flight Path multi-use trail would also have to be moved. Another two access points to the site are included along Beacon Avenue.

Design plans, which VAA and Omicron say will change as they con-tinue to seek out pub-lic input, include green space, a pedestrian

plaza and rain water detention pond.

Bogusz has said the VAA wants to get the plans in front of the community for their response and buy-in.

The idea of a new retail centre so close to downtown Sidney created a stir in late 2014 and well into 2015 — adding to local dis-cussions about other proposed commercial sites at Jesken (Cen-tral Saanich) and San-down (North Saanich). Community and busi-ness groups — such as the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Sidney Business Improvement Area Society — have held meetings and polled their members about the Gateway project.

Consensus, as reported from those groups last year, has been that many people are cautiously optimis-tic about the success of the plan, and that it might have a positive effect on downtown business fortunes.

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Preliminary plans for the VAA’s Sidney Gateway commercial development. More detailed documents will come to the Town of Sidney this week, opening public debate over the Airport Authority’s design and retail components.

Gateway plans to go publicContinued from page 1

“It will take a couple months before we can book places to hold open houses.”– James Bogusz


North Saanich is considering making a $12,000 contribution to this year’s Flavour Trail event in order to build on the success of the 2015 agricultural event.

The request for additional funding was made during coun-cil’s Jan. 11 meeting. Unanimous support for the idea means the amount sought will be debated

during council’s discussions on its annual budget.

The North Saanich Flavour Trail is run by CR-FAIR, an agri-cultural events and advocacy group. Executive Director Linda Geggie presented their annual report on the event to council on Monday. She said during the North Saanich event alone, there were an estimated 3,000 people on tours, bike rides and other activities.

For 2016, Geggie said orga-nizers are looking to improve it with new ideas, different farms, increase the types of flavours on offer, include more stops on the farm tour that have animals and maintain the cycling com-ponent.

There is no cost to the public to follow the Flavour Trails, she said, adding it’s a way of adding value to area agricultural opera-tions.

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Did you know that there are illegal marijuana grow operations in many com-

munities across our province? Some can remain undetected by authorities for years.

What does this mean for us here on the Saanich Peninsula? It means there likely are a few of these in our own neighbour-hoods. Police are requesting assistance in reporting suspi-cious activity. Some things to look for include:

• Enhanced security features (i.e. surveillance cameras) at the front door or around the prop-erty;

• Residential garbage that looks suspicious and contains an inordinate amount of soil, pots, fertilizer, etc.;

• Strange smells: vegetative marijuana has a strong odour and may even smell a bit skunky. Venting may occur at strange times of the day or night and the smell may not be there con-sistently;

• Strange power surges in your neighbourhood. Be wary of such surges that are not related to storms or BC Hydro electri-cal work. This is due to the high amounts of electricity required for marijuana grow operations.

• Excess condensation on windows or exterior sweating or staining;

• Sustained suspicious activ-ity (i.e. unknown residency or people coming and going at odd hours)

• Strange and out-of-place sounds. Because of the ventila-tion requirements of indoor mar-ijuana grow operations, you may hear strange humming sounds that persist.

• Strange equipment being brought into a residence (i.e. piping, large bags of soil, out-of-place construction materials).

• During winter you may observe rapid melting of snow and ice on roof tops or excessive steam out of roof vents.

Residential grow operations have been uncovered in Sidney and North Saanich in recent years, however, due to increas-ing sophistication they are becoming difficult to detect.

If you suspect anyone in your neighbourhood of being involved in such illegal activity, please call the Sidney North Saa-nich RCMP or Crime Stoppers. It is important to note that there are still some Health Canada sanctioned residential opera-tions in existence on the Pen-insula.

— Submitted by Cpl. Erin Fraser, Sidney North Saanich RCMP

Grow-ops: what to look forRCMP offer tips on how people might detect pot growers

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While there are medical marijuana operations on the Saanich Peninsula, police are asking people to watch out for the illegal grow-ops that remain hidden from sight.

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Jellyfish at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. The Sidney Pier Hotel is hosting a fundraiser for the aquarium on Jan. 23.

SIDNEY — In support of Sidney’s Aquarium of the Salish Sea, the Pier Hotel is hosting a fundraiser later this month called Bright Lights, Big Sidney.

On Jan. 23, the Pier welcomes the business community and anyone who wants to support the cause, to an evening of entertainment, silent auction and more. Bright Lights, Big

Sidney is being done to support the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre and its marine education activities. The aquarium is non-profit and uses vol-unteers to operate many of their in-house tours and programs.

Tickets for the fundraiser are on sale now. For more information, con-tact hotel guest services at 250-655-9445. — News staff

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VICTORIA — Medi-cal Services Plan pre-miums, electricity bills and vehicle insurance rates are up in 2016, reviving criticism of the B.C. government’s con-stant boast about keep-ing taxes low.

MSP premiums rose from $144 to $150 as of Jan. 1, for a family of three earning more than $30,000 a year. For a single person in the same income group, the rate goes from

$72 to $75, with lower rates for lower incomes down to $22,000 a year, where premiums drop to zero.

B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defended the fee as a signal to citizens about the enormous cost of providing health care.

BC Hydro rates have been politically dic-tated since Clark and Energy Minister Bill

Bennett intervened to cap rate increases in 2013. Hydro rates jumped nine per cent in 2014, followed by

annual increases of six, four, 3.5 and three per cent in the 10-year rate plan. Starting with the proposed four per

cent increase in 2016, the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) is reviewing if rate increases can

be lower than what is capped in the rate plan.

Insurance Corpora-tion of B.C. basic vehi-cle insurance went up by 5.5 per cent on Nov. 1, an increase still sub-ject to review by the BCUC. That works out to an increase of $3.70 per month added for the average driver.

ICBC had proposed a 6.7 per cent increase to cover increasing costs of personal injury claims and fraud, but the province gave it per-mission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insur-ance business to subsi-dize the basic rate.

In a year-end inter-view, NDP leader John Horgan stopped short of promising to eliminate MSP pre-miums, but he called it a “regressive tax” that would be part of a broad review of B.C. taxation fairness if he wins the 2017 election.

The Canadian Tax-payers’ Federation says the people who ben-efit from Prime Min-ister Justin Trudeau’s

promised middle-class tax cut will see most of those savings eaten up by provin-cial and municipal tax increases.

Trudeau vowed to reduce the federal income tax bracket between $45,282 and $90,563 from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, and increase the rate for income over $200,000 from 29 to 33 per cent. The change would provide up to $2,000 in tax relief for middle-income earn-ers, with dual-income households benefit-ing most, CTF federal director Aaron Wudrick says.

Municipal taxes are expected to increase across B.C. in 2016, with local councils preparing to set bud-gets for the new fiscal year that starts April 1. Port Alberni has pro-posed a seven per cent increase and the CTF says it hasn’t found any B.C. municipalities yet that propose to freeze or lower property tax rates.

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It’s about 40 years since I drove a Dodge Charger, a 1969 version of the legendary muscle car.The choices for my illicit spin around my hometown in the north of England, was a Pontiac Trans Am, Chevy sedan (forgotten which model) and the aforementioned Charger. Illicit not because I was joyriding but because I wasn’t insured to drive these American monsters, owned by my bosses at the local plumbing supplies company.Not sure why I chose the Dodge, possibly because I was a TV cowboy fan and Dodge City was, of course, the centre of all gun play. How fortuitous because it would provide me with a point of reference for when recently I climbed aboard the latest version of the Charger, which draws its design inspira-tion from that earlier model.Just kidding. I don’t remember much about my 15-minute turn at the wheel of that alien left-hand drive power machine. I recall that it went like stink, I liked the roar and the auto transmission – my first – was sensational. Perhaps that’s all I needed to recall because those performance attributes were what fascinated muscle car fans on both sides of the Atlantic.The new Charger looks are truly reminiscent of the cars that bore the same

back in the late 60s and the variety of engines now on offer can deliver the same thrill, more so given the technological advances.Nostalgia alone is not enough to justify creat-ing such contemporary recreations of icons of a bygone era. Today’s muscle machines have to perform as everyday cars and contain the same creature comforts we now expect in a family sedan and the 2016 Charger (available in nine trims, delivers in spades).Let’s open the driver-side door of this coupe-like four-door sedan, which first returned in 2005 after

a 19-year absence from dealerships. Since that celebrated revival it has been fine-tuned in every sense of the word. If the earlier re-iterations of this new generation were somewhat spartan inside, that cannot be said now.Premium materials now adorn the interior and there’s a choice of 19 trim and colour combi-nations, not to mention a customizable 7-inch full-colour driver informa-tion display cluster. The SXT test car featured the optional 8.4-inch touch-screen media center with Uconnect Access system (optional on base trims), very much a 21st century

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Slick was also in good voice and I had hair.No surprise that the free-way cruising was fun addi-tionally aided and abetted by the three steering modes: Normal, Comfort and Sport. To be honest, I really didn’t get the chance to put the all-wheel drive system to the test but it has to be a bonus for sub-urban drivers encountering winter weather on their commutes.But does it play nice as a town car? – In the main yes, though the coupe inhibited view can make supermarket parking a challenge. The V6 did not disappoint. Of course, if you want muscle on ste-

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VICTORIA — The B.C. govern-ment is considering a payment deferral program for mines’ elec-trical bills, to help keep mines running during an extended slump in metal and coal prices.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is taking a proposal to cabinet that would allow mines to defer a portion of the BC Hydro bills, with repayment to begin when prices of copper and other mineral commodities reach a certain stage.

Imperial Metals announced this week that Huckleberry Mine, a copper-gold mine south of Smithers, is suspending pit operations and laying off 100 of 260 employees. Bennett told Black Press the continued slump in world commodity prices means more job losses are on the way.

Electricity deferrals were used by the NDP government in the 1990s and Social Credit in the 1980s. Bennett said unlike the NDP program that varied rates with commodity prices, he is proposing that mining compa-nies repay deferred funds with commercial interest, with no net burden to taxpayers or BC Hydro ratepayers.

“If we can’t figure out some-thing to help reduce operating

costs, there’s going to be not just layoffs, there’s going to be mines shutting down,” Bennett said. “I don’t expect bankruptcies and I don’t expect shutdowns for-ever, but you definitely would see temporary shutdowns until commodity prices come back. And you may see that anyway, even with the program.”

The province loses income tax revenue and BC Hydro loses power sales when industries scale back or shut down, which would put pressure on govern-ment services and BC Hydro rates. That gives the province

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Bennett vowed that the rate deferral would not be approved if BC Hydro price caps in the cur-rent rate plan were affected.

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The B.C. Cancer Agency is ramping up its Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) proj-ect after seeing encour-aging results, includ-ing reversal of some cancers thought to be all but untreatable. Researchers cautioned that the technique isn’t a cure for cancer, but it has been effective in identifying drugs that can reduce a life-threat-ening condition to a manageable chronic ill-ness.

Dr. Janessa Laskin, the cancer specialist in charge of the POG program, said three quarters of the oncol-ogists in B.C. are now participating in the program, selecting and referring patients from all over the province. The technique is “the

future of oncology,” and the goal is to keep expanding it until every cancer patient can be assessed, Laskin said.

Premier Christy Clark and Health Minister Terry Lake announced the additional funds at the B.C. Cancer Agency in Vancouver Tuesday. Clark said the intent is to increase funding further in the coming years for a program that is attracting inter-national interest and

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lighted patients helped by the technique.

A 41-year-old non-smoker, Jennifer Strack described her shock at being diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer 18 months ago.

Strack underwent five rounds of conven-tional chemotherapy with little effect, as tumours grew in her lungs and spread to her liver.

The POG program identified one drug that was not effective, but Strack began tak-ing another one that halted the growth and reduced the tumours. Laskin said the genetic testing identifies drug that would otherwise

never be considered.Zuri Scrivens was

treated at age 33 for breast cancer, and when it reappeared two years later she was enrolled in the POG pro-gram. Her cancer went into remission after a diabetes drug was used in combination with a breast cancer drug.

Since clinical trials began in 2012, more than 350 patients with 50 different types of cancer have had their genetic material stud-ied in the program. With private donations through the B.C. Can-cer Foundation, the new government funds and international grant support, the target for POG is to enrol 2,000 patients in the next five years.

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Three years ago, a gala concert was created to highlight the arts in local schools and has become a part of the annual ArtSea Festival on the Saanich Peninsula.

On Jan. 12, proceeds from the concert event in 2015 were pre-sented by interim President of the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula (CACSP), Danny Daniels to School District 63 (Saanich). A cheque for $12,000 was presented this week, along with two individual cheques of $500 to Stelly’s and Parkland sec-ondary schools.

Three years ago, CACSP was working with the Sidney Concert Band, Allegro Performing Arts Centre and Via Choralis to pres-ent a gala event to help kick off the annual ArtSea Fest. The next year, they did it again, but that

time, Norbert Ziegler, who ran the Parkland Jazz Band worked with Daniels. They had the jazz band from Stelly’s join in to participate

this past fall.“The level ... of perfection that

they build into their program because of the various grants and

so on, is really good…” said Dan-iels, adding CACSP has been able to make donations to the school district for arts in the schools,

thanks to that gala event. The amounts donated have increased each year since they began. This year, with an additional grant from the Deep Cove Folk Society, they were able to make their largest cheque presentation yet.

As Parkland and Stelly’s were such a big part of last year’s gala, including bands, dancers and actors, two grants of $500 were presented to both schools.

When it comes to the impor-tance of arts in schools, Daniels said he’s a supporter.

He added people cannot ignore the whole cultural context of music and drama and all the things that make a person whole.

“And so that’s really the empha-sis that the arts council puts on this to enable the school district and the schools to do those things that they wouldn’t be able to do under the normal funding circum-stances.”

The money goes a long way for the very grateful music teachers at both schools.

Arts Council gives back to local studentsAnnual gala event raises money for local school arts programs

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Chair of Saanich School Board Victoria Martin, left, received a donation of $12,000 from the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula (CACSP). CACSP interim President Danny Daniels and acting Vice-President, Ethel Mailhot (far right) made the presentation.

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From its first year in 2002 at the Mary Win-spear Centre and one

of the first ever events there, the Irish dance competition is back come the end of this month, bringing over 200 reg-istered dancers plus their families representing over 12 schools from all over the Pacific Northwest.

“It was the biggest event in Sidney next to (The Sparkles Parade),” said Salish Sea Feis Chair, Mairead O’Brien.

In 2008 O’Brien, who ran an Irish dancing school on the Island for 20 years, merged the operation with another woman, Terri Heckmann who ran O’Connor School, to form the O’Connor-O’Brien School of Irish Dance. They are now hosting the Salish Sea Feis (formerly known as the Vic-toria Feis, which was held in Sidney from 2002 to 2008).

The school, which cele-brated its 20th anniversary in 2015, has locations in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, North Van-couver and Ladner. They have more than 100 dancers.

The Irish Dancing competi-tion, which ran for ten years, saw over 700 dancers come out over its two day dura-tion, and O’Brien said with the competition being an over-night stay, many of the busi-nesses and hotels in Sidney became involved too. She said as many as 2,000 people came into Sidney for the events, bringing in business.

O’Brien said the reason it ended in 2008 was because people were moving onto dif-ferent things.

“We had done 10 of them and I think it was just a good time to stop,” said O’Brien.

A mother of three young

children at the time, she said it took a lot out of her and those parents involved to run it.

Previous competitions were held in May. This year it’s a one-day competition on Satur-day, Jan. 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. When asked why O’Brien decided to bring it back this

January, she said it’s because she felt kids travel off the Island all the time for compe-titions — a large expense for the parents.

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family, there’s no friends, so this time ... they have the sup-port of their families and their friends and everybody in the community and that’s what I wanted …”

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“We’ve got some support happening in the city.”

The event is open to the public with no charge for entry. Photography is not per-mitted. The Feis begins at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 with an open-ing prayer by members of the Coast Salish First Nation com-munity. The event is expected to wrap up by around 4 p.m.

Irish dance competition returnsAround 200 registered for the Salish Sea Feis at the Mary Winspear Centre

Katie McLaughlin, Abby McCluskey, Delaney Woods and Sophie van Cuylenborg were dressed brightly for a recent competition.

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Next Saturday will mark the 13th annual Robbie Burns Dinner, a celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns.

And once again this year, the event is nearly sold out.

The popular dinner will feature the Greater Vic-toria Police Pipe Band and guests. Central Saan-ich’s Police Chief Les Sylven, a dozen of highland dancers and many more are scheduled to come out in the memory of Burns.

Master of Ceremonies Jim Maxwell says they do many addresses, including a toast of the haggis, which is a poem Burns wrote; a toast to the lassies and a reply to the toast of the lassies. Maxwell said the keynote speech will be on immortal memory by Director at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Scottish Studies, Katie McCullough.

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Peninsula resident Dawson Gordon was drafted on the weekend by the Junior A Victoria Sham-rocks.

Gordon, who has been playing lacrosse since he was five years old, played on the Peninsula War-riors team until his final year of Midget lacrosse, when he switched to Saanich Minor Lacrosse.

On Jan. 9 Gordon was among British Columbia’s Junior A Lacrosse League’s graduating Midget Draft. He was 13th overall, and selected by the Junior A Shamrocks.

Gordon will have to try out for the intermediate team.

He is a Grade 11 student at Claremont Second-ary School, attending their CSI Lacrosse Academy.

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Dawson Gordon has been drafted by the Victoria Shamrocks Junior A lacrosse team.


The new year has been good so far to the Parkland Panthers senior boys bas-ketball team.

Parkland Secondary, in North Saanich, plays in the Lower Vancouver Island divi-sion among AA-size high school teams. Their wining ways started the week school got back in session.

On Jan. 5, the Panthers downed the Reynolds Road Runners, 78-54. Godwin

Porlares led the charge, scoring 33 points in the win. Teammates Jamil Tanzuaco (11) and Sayril Silaya (9) rounded out the top three scorers.

The following night, Parkland defeated Esquimalt, 61-33. Porlares again led all scorers with 24. Dyland Reid added 12 and Jared Serdenia threw in 10.

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Parkland beat Edward Milne School (Sooke), 65-36. Por-lares scored 24. Serdenia added 17 and Ethan Bond scored 8.

Parkland was scheduled to play Pacific

Christian School on Jan. 13, but results were not available at press time.

As of Jan. 10, Parkland was ranked fifth among the top 10 Vancouver Island AA schools this season.

Their next home league game is set for Tuesday, Feb. 2 versus Mt. Doug. Prior to that, Parkland visits Stelly’s Secondary in Central Saanich for that school’s annual spirit game.

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES / TOTAL, JAN. 2015

NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, JAN. 2015

ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, JAN. 2015

MONTH TO DATE, JAN. 11/16 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

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SIDNEY — The Society of Notaries Public of BC con-ducted an internal online survey of members on key real estate topics in Novem-ber 2015 and found the 133 participants reported that 5% of all residential real estate transactions managed by notaries province‐wide represent foreign buyers.

When asked if they’d noticed any change in the amount of foreign buyer purchases in their commu-nity over 2015, 41% reported they had not observed any change, 37% had seen an increase, and 13% a decrease.

When asked what percent-age of their annual transac-tions represented foreign buyers; 33% of notaries said they had no foreign buyer transactions; 59% said 10% or less of their transactions represented a foreign buyer; and only 2%, both in Greater Vancouver, reported more than half of their transac-

tions represented a foreign buyer purchase.

“There is a lot of ongoing ... discussion about the ris-ing cost of housing in many areas of B.C., the potential linkage to foreign buyers and resulting pressure on regulators to address this through a change in taxes or other fees on real estate pur-chases. Our survey results, which indicate that the vast majority of real estate pur-

chases in B.C. are made by B.C. or Canadian residents, points to the need for careful consideration of any related legislative changes,” said Tammy Morin Nakashima, President of BC Notaries.

Notaries provide convey-ancing or other legal ser-vices on more than half of all residential real estate trans-actions in B.C. and are highly trained and experienced in both simple and complex

real estate transactions.Many B.C. notaries speak

multiple languages and for-eign‐language Notarial ser-vices are available at many Notary offices throughout Greater Vancouver and across B.C. To find a Notary that speaks any of 46 lan-guages, clients can visit www.notaries.bc.ca/findano-tary and search by language.

On the Island, 20 partici-pating Notaries reported

that an average of 2% of their real estate conveyancing rep-resented a foreign buyer and 30% indicated they’d had no foreign buyer clients in 2015; while 70% said foreign buy-ers represented 10% or less of all real estate transactions.

Forty-four per cent of nota-ries reported no change in foreign buyer activity; 39% an increase; and 6% a decrease.

— Society of Notaries Public of BC

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Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Picture PerfectCarefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s BogPark. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court& guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

Good Morning StarshineCapture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to thisquarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina.The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of theocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwoodfloors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000

Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm,while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Good VibrationsBack on the Market! Hurry to this immaculate 4 bed, 5 bath home located in desirable Ardmore by the Sea, known for its beaches, trails, golf course & larger lots. Situated on a totally private .85 acre lot with Ocean views, this wonderful haven is located close to a beautiful beach, and exudes comfort and warmth.The custom open-plan multi-level home was designed by Michael Nixon of Broadmead Designs, and quality-built by Tidman Construction. Updates incl: bathrooms, � oors, roof, paint, and more. Overall, it’s 3300 sqft with spacious rooms & vaulted ceilings in the living areas.This home will tick all the boxes for an Executive couple or family. It was operated as a highly successful B & B. Live the Ardmore Life! $749,900

Hercules and AphroditeThis new Estate-style Lodge on six sun � lled acres awes with the strength of 250 year old beams, and 10 foot walls, yet dances with light from its wood windows beautifully framing Juan de Fuca Strait ocean and Olympic Mountain views! One-level living is luxuriously achieved with state of the art security, wine room, in-� oor radiant heating, a handsome � oor to ceiling � replace, and 5-star legal cottage. This exceptional home features wraparound cedar decks, and modern Miele appliances. One-level living is luxuriously achieved with state of the art security, wine room, in-� oor radiant heating, a handsome � oor to ceiling � replace, & 5-star legal cottage. Near parks & marinas, this home was expressly built for the Naturalist who expects only the World's best. See 3D Tour on our website. $1,890,000

The Whole Nine YardsUnprecedented Low bank Oceanfront Estate with bells and whistles! A serious Yachtsman’s delight with very deep water for most boat drafts. Spectacular panoramic Ocean Vistas, indoor swimming pool, Dock, Boathouse, and Foreshore Licence are some of the key features. The Architecturally designed home was carefully positioned to take full advantage of every aspect of this wonderful location and outlook. The 5436 sq ft home is on 3 view levels and the ground � oor could be a self-contained suite. 2 formal Living rooms, 3-4 Bedrooms and 5 Luxury baths! The accommodation is beautifully � exible to meet almost every family’s needs. The magni� cent pool is completely surrounded by windows with a 13’ ft vaulted ceiling and hot tub. Subject to probate $1,650,000

Above And BeyondStunning Executive 5237 square foot residence with shimmering 270 degree Ocean Seascapes from Mount Baker to the Olympics; an architectural triumph on three levels. Anchored in a private enclave of superior homes ABOVE Gonzales Bay, the property borders Walbran park for Superior views! The pillared Dining room is a subtle blend of classical Design & Grace. Entertain in the open concept View kitchen with cutting edge appliances. Luxuriate in the 800 square foot Master with immense Walk-in, Spa Ensuite, deck, and cosy � replace. Enjoy the Media room, possible suite below, and Victoria’s � nest schools. Welcome home! $2,078,000

83 Acres With 1/4 Mile OceanfrontStunningly beautiful Woodside farm with approx 1450 ft of ocean front, 83.75 acres, of which approx 30 acres is forest: mostly Spruce and Balsam, with some Cedar and Alder. One residence is 2,262 sqft, the other a circa 1884, approx. 3,844 sqft farmhouse Amazing excellent condition working Dutch Barn, approx 5000 sqft with classic two levels. The farm is predominantly nurtured grassland and wood lot. It is a unique one of a kind o� ering adjacent to the Sooke town boundary. The farm was the home to the late Scotsman John Muir Senior who was a member of the V.I. Legislate and mined coal for the Hudson Bay Co. It remains an op-erating farm. Unique property with huge opportunity. $4,500,000

She Walks In BeautyThis Architecturally designed .89 acre Haven o� ers lovely Views over Todd Inlet. Placed high and peaceful in tune with the land, the interior of this light-bathed home is just as magical as the land that cradles it. Upon entry, you experience the 2007 Epicurean kitchen through to the multi-purpose home o� ce. Ascend the dramatic staircase to an elegant Master with Ensuite, leading to one of many sunny decks. Savour Butchart Gardens � reworks in the summer, and the energizing Chi of a southwest setting. The fantastic fully-separate Guest area is amazing! Come home, where � ne living and an active lifestyle exist in perfect Synergy. $1,068,000

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Ziegler said it’s nice to be recognized and by such a supportive arts council. He said the money will allow Stelly’s to bring in guest artists and clinicians.

Musical theatre teacher at Stelly’s, Ali-cia Bartlett said the money will enable them to bring clinicians in to help the teachers grow as well. She said it would be neat to have

teachers skilled in Bol-lywood, Flamenco, Ball-room and other dance styles.

Music Director at Parkland, Cristina Sousa said the cheque was “super generous” and that there’s always things you can do when it comes to where the money will go.

Also going towards clinicians, Sousa said the school is in need of new percussion equip-ment like mallets, sticks

and their guitars need to be restrung, so the money will help.

As for what’s to come this year, Daniels said CACSP is now looking at having a spring ver-sion of the ArtSea Fes-tival along with the one in the fall.

“This year we want to bring in different ele-ments so … we want to have two festivals and certainly the schools will be contributing to the spring one,” he said.

“I mean the whole thing, when you see

not only the music or excellence they do but all the vibrancy that goes into their perfor-mances, I mean it really is a riot, its great!.

“And because of this, I mean the kids are get-ting that sense that music is not just all the rock and roll stuff (and)other aspects of music

are fun. “You know, they

really are and it all adds to their school experi-ence.”

Continued from page 16 “... The kids are getting the sense that music is not just all the rock and roll stuff (and) other aspects of music are fun.”

– Danny Daniels

School instruments and students will benefit from cash

SIDNEY — Two bowlers who work out at Sidney’s Miracle Lanes did extremely well at the Junior Pacific Coast Trials.

James Hortobagyi bowled a 1219 total over eight games and came fourth in his division.

Shona Thompson bowled an 1176 total for eight games and came fifth.

The pair will be part of the Vancouver Island team, which will be competing against other bowlers from all over B.C. at

the Junior Pacific Coast Cham-pionships being held in Port Coquitlam on Jan. 30 and 31.

Congratulations to both young bowlers.

— Submitted by Sandra Hood, coach

Bowlers roll well at Pacific Coast Trials

SIDNEY — On Jan 10, Sid-ney North Saanich RCMP responded to a motor vehicle crash in the McTavish Road roundabout at the Pat Bay High-way. According to police, a vehicle already in the roundabout was struck by another vehicle that entered the traffic circle prior to waiting its turn.

Police are reminding driv-ers to be extra vigilant while driving in the roundabouts, as there have been an inordinate number of crashes there, all in

a similar fashion. There were only minor injuries from this collision.

— Sidney North Saancih RCMP

PoliCe NeWSThe Saanich Peninsula beat

No injuries reported in roundabout crash

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